Here's a proposition for you

For some, it’s throwing a party and watching the game with family and friends. For others, it’s the commercials. For me, it’s partaking in America’s true pastime — gambling on literally everything and anything.

There are these things called weather forecasts. I’m not so sure San Diego has any use for them, but the current one for East Rutherford, New Jersey calls for periods of light snow — 40 percent chance — accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Free money.

In 12 starts at NASCAR’s Super Bowl, Johnson has an average finish of 15th with seven Top 10s and two wins. My gut says bet on Manning.

Will the power go out in the stadium during the game?

Yes: +2500

This is what we call a “fool’s bet.” The odds of this happening in a second straight Super Bowl are somewhere between zero and Richard Sherman taking a vow of silence.

How many times will Peyton Manning say “Omaha” during the game?

Over/Under: 27 1/2

Manning said Omaha 44 times against the Chargers two weeks ago and then said it 31 times against the Patriots in the AFC title game. So he’s trending down. Also, something tells me he switches everything up for the big game. Maybe he throws some “Fargo” calls into the rotation.

Will the announcers say the word “Marijuana” during the game?

Yes: +500

No: -800

With each team’s home state (Colorado, Washington) being ground zero for the burgeoning newly legal marijuana industry, you’d figure this would be an obvious talking point, which makes me paranoid of a “Yes” bet.

Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance?

Yes: EVEN

No: -140

Knowing the Chili Peppers, we’ll be lucky if a shirt is the only article of clothing they are missing.

The most winter gold medals we’ve ever won is 10 in Salt Lake City 12 years ago. We’ve taken home nine each during the last two Winter Olympiads. The Broncos were held under 10 points in the first half once this season — the Redskins held them to seven points in Week 8 — including the playoffs. Broncos seem like a no-brainer.

If the Broncos win, will Peyton Manning retire before Game 1 of the 2014 regular season?

Yes: +700

No: -1500

I believed he should have retired after the second neck surgery, so who knows. I know which way Chargers fans are rooting, though.

Will Michael Crabtree mention Richard Sherman in a tweet during the Super Bowl from kickoff until final whistle?

Yes: +300

No: -500

A sorry wide receiver like Crabtree has no business tweeting about the best cornerback in the game.

Numbers

The Washington-based Public Religion Research Institute recently released a poll of 1,101 Americans, finding a good number of them believe God (not formerly defined) has an affect on sporting events.

25 percent said they believe their team had been cursed at some point — including 33 percent in the Midwest (no doubt a combination of Chicago Cubs and Cleveland sports fans).

According to the PRRI poll, 22 percent of Americans believe God plays a role in determining the actual outcome, while 26 percent said they have prayed to God to help their team. There was no data available on how successful those prayers were.

Time machine

1993: A heavy honor

On Jan. 27, American Chad Rowan is awarded the highest rank in sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese sport, making him the first foreign “yokozuna.” The 6-foot-8, 455-pounder from Honolulu, becomes the 64th person to hold the top rank in the sport’s history.

1984: ‘Great’ streak

On Jan. 28, Wayne Gretzky’s record 51-game scoring streak is halted as the Los Angeles Kings post a 4-2 victory. Over the 51 games, Gretzky scored 61 goals and recorded 92 assists.

1973: Walton’s big triple-double

On Jan. 27, UCLA, led by Bill Walton, set an NCAA record for consecutive victories with its 61st win, an 82-63 victory over Notre Dame. UCLA breaks the record of 60 set by San Francisco in 1956. Walton scores 16 points, grabs 15 rebounds and blocks 10 shots.